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Discuss two works of art that Lorenzo commissioned and why did he commission them? Did he want to show the prominence of Florence, show his own status or promote an idea?

The essay question is “with reference to one specific family member and a work/works commissioned by them, discuss the importance of the Medici family as renaissance patrons.” The chosen member is Lorenzo the magnificent. The essay can have some sort of an introduction which refers to the question itself. Then it can have a short […]